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Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals found in tampons, study says

  • More than a dozen metals, including lead and arsenic, were found in widely used tampons in the US and Europe, affecting potentially millions of people.
  • All 30 tampons tested from 14 brands contained lead, posing a risk of neurological damage, as per the study in Environmental International.
  • The study, led by Jenni Shearston from the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health, is the first to analyze metal concentrations in tampons.
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The IndependentThe Independent

Tampons found to contain concerning levels of arsenic and lead in world first study

Some toxic metals intentionally added as pigment or whitener, scientists say

·London, United Kingdom
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Hindustan TimesHindustan Times

Are tampons toxic? New study finds lead, arsenic and other metals in menstrual product

The study notes that these metals “could be absorbed by the vagina’s highly absorptive tissue, resulting in systemic exposure.”

·New Delhi, India
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USA TodayUSA Today

Are tampons safe or harmful? Study finds that tampons contain arsenic, lead, other metals

New concerns are being raised about tampons following a new study. The study reveals that arsenic, lead, and other metals are found in them.

·United States
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Global NewsGlobal News

Tampons may have ‘toxic levels’ of lead and arsenic in them, study warns - National

Tampons sold under various popular brands may contain toxic metals such as arsenic and lead, according to a recent study out of the University of Berkeley in California.

·Toronto, Canada
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Tampons contain lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals, studies say. Here’s what to know

Studies have now found lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals such as PFAS and phthalates in tampons and other menstrual products. How worried should you be?

·Atlanta, United States
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Tampons contain lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals, studies say. Here’s what to know

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The average menstruating person will spend about five years of their total reproductive lifespan using an estimated 11,000 tampons, sanitary pads, panty liners and other menstrual products, experts say. What if some of those menstrual aids contain heavy metals or potentially toxic chemicals linked to chronic diseases and reproductive and developmental problems? Past research has found tampons and other menstrual pr…

·Idaho Falls, United States
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